Downsizing is a lot like a row of falling dominoes. The first domino is often getting rid of “stuff”. None of the other downsize “dominos” can fall without this challenging first push. What do I keep? What do I give away? Who wants my stuff? Who will pay me for my stuff?

That’s where we come in. As professional Realtors specializing in the downsizing homeowner, The Kathy Chiero Group has resources, tips, and partners who can be that helping hand to get you moving. Auctioneers, organizers, charitable organizations: many people want your things, some will pay for them – you just need the guiding help.

20 Tips to Clear Your Home, Head, and Heart

We have put together a list of 20 tips that will help you not only clear your home – but your head and heart as well! Below are two to get you started. Want the full list of 20 tips? Provide us your content information here.

Avoid tackling everything at once. Think in terms of months, not days. Choose one room to start and give yourself a deadline to complete that room. Keep yourself on a ‘short leash’ – that deadline should be days not weeks.

You only need one of most things. Pick your best/favorite frying pan, cookie sheet, set of guest towels, Christmas wreath. Everything else can be used by someone who really needs it.

Top 10 Mistakes of Downsizing Seniors

We will also include this help list of mistakes we have seen others make. Below are two to get you started. Want the full list on a 5×7 magnet? Provide us your content information here.